Refugium lighting

[PuffersKick]

I have been running my fuge light 24/7.

Recently went to a LFS and was talking to a guy, and he said I should run my fuge light on an inverse cycle as my tank lights.

I don't really see the benefit of that...

So what is the best light cycle for a fuge?

[Kannin]

2 benefits... When you run your lights, ph goes up so, if youu have it on areverse cycle... it could keep your ph stable and 2nd... pods need night too.

[Pmolan]

Ditto on the pH stability. If you dont have a pH monitor you dont realize how much it swings. Reverse lighting helps this. Everything needs rest also.

[gman08016]

I run mine same as my lights on my dt tank.Been doing it for about a year never had a ph problem.

[pledosophy]

Gman Test your tank right before the lights go on, and right before they go out. You'll see a difference. If not get a new test kit.

I would not run the refugium light 24/7 as it slows the growth of the macro algae. I run my light to be off when the tank lights are on. Fairly easy with timers.

My pH fluctuates less then .1 daily.